1970s Vintage Asian Credenza

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Chinese-style lacquer sideboard or cabinet, often called a wedding cabinet or altar cabinet. The red lacquer finish, hand-painted gold detailing, … Read more Chinese-style lacquer sideboard or cabinet, often called a wedding cabinet or altar cabinet. The red lacquer finish, hand-painted gold detailing, and brass circular hardware (especially the moon-shaped lock plates) are hallmark elements of Qing dynasty–inspired furniture — but most examples like yours are 20th-century reproductions, not antiques.

• Construction & condition: The finish and joinery appear fairly modern — clean edges, uniform lacquer, and hardware that looks machine-made — all signs of post-1950 production.
• Decorative style: The motifs (vases, florals, auspicious symbols) and red lacquer were especially popular in mid-20th-century export furniture made for Western markets.
• Hardware style: The polished brass moon lock and hinges suggest replica craftsmanship from the 1970s–1990s, when this look was See less